The Facts: After the Saints traded up in this month's draft to grab the former Oregon State star at No. 20 overall, Cooks figures to play a key role for an offense no longer armed with Darren Sproles in the passing game. "He is versatile," HC Sean Payton said during the team's rookie minicamp. "He's obviously a receiver and I think we can line him up in the slot, line him up outside. He's got a very good skill set with regards to his acceleration, his speed. He catches the ball well. I like his toughness. He's handled these first three practices well."
Diehards Line:Under Payton's watch, NFL.com notes, Cooks gives New Orleans an X-factor with 4.33 speed and a solid chance to lead this year's rookie class in receiving yardage. Last year's Biletnikoff award winner acknowledged that the Saints "wouldn't have drafted me if they didn't feel like I could come in and make an immediate impact." We agree. Look for Cooks to be among the first of this year's rookie wideouts being drafted in both Dynasty and redraft formats.